compiled by Mary Jo David

Mail-in voting has already begun for the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections in Michigan, with early-in-person voting and election-day voting to follow. Check out your municipality here to find out about voting locations and what’s on the ballot locally.

This article only covers local voting details and initiatives. Every citizen in Michigan will have federal and state legislators; state attorney general, state board of education; U-M regents, MSU trustees, and WSU governors;  judges; and  two state proposals to vote on.

To see actual ballot content for any municipality in Michigan, go to the Michigan Voter Information Center (an online site): mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index.

Regarding manual postmarking of ballots: If you choose to return your ballot by mail through the U.S. Postal Service, you are allowed to ask the person at the counter to manually postmark (hand-cancel) the ballot when they accept custody of the ballot. When you request this, they should do so in your presence. The post office clerk cannot hand-cancel the ballot and then return the ballot back to you.
(Per https://about.usps.com/what/government-services/election-mail/pdf/2026-guidance-on-postmarking-ballots-memo.pdf dated October 1, 2026.)

HENRIETTA TOWNSHIP

Mail-in ballots sent out by the township:  All ballots have been mailed to those who signed up for mail-in voting prior to Oct. 24.

Early in-person voting: Blackman Township Offices (1990 W. Parnall Rd., Jackson). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Oct. 24. Early voting ends Nov. 1.

Ballot Dropbox: One dropbox located at Henrietta Township Offices, 11732 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake

Voting on election day: Henrietta Township Offices, 11732 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake , 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local ballot initiatives: In addition, Henrietta Township’s ballot includes the following local items:

• Jackson College Board of Trustees members
• Local school district board members for East Jackson, Northwest, and Stockbridge school districts (depending on your address)
• County Proposal regarding a Central Dispatch Proposition for 9-1-1 System Funding

STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP

Mail-in ballots sent out by the township:  All ballots have been mailed to those who signed up for mail-in voting.

Early in-person voting: Stockbridge Township Hall  (125 S Clinton, Stockbridge). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with some exceptions, beginning Oct. 24. Early voting ends Nov. 1.

Ballot Dropbox: One dropbox, located at 125 S Clinton, Stockbridge, Michigan.

Voting on election day: Stockbridge Township Hall, 125 S Clinton Street, Stockbridge, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local ballot initiatives: In addition, Stockbridge Township’s ballot includes the following local items:

• Lansing Community College Board of Trustees members
• Village president and two trustees (Village residents only)
• Local school district board members for Stockbridge or Dansville school districts (depending on your address)

UNADILLA TOWNSHIP

Mail-in ballots sent out by the township:  All ballots have been mailed to those who signed up for mail-in voting prior to Oct. 24.

Early in-person voting:  Putnam Township Hall, 3280 W M 36, Pinckney. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning Oct. 24. Early voting ends Nov. 1.

Ballot Dropbox: One dropbox, located at Unadilla Township Hall,126 Webb Street. The dropbox is monitored and available 24/7.

Voting on election day: Unadilla Township Hall,126 Webb Street , 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local ballot initiatives: In addition, Unadilla Township’s ballot includes the following local items:

• Lansing Community College Board of Trustees members
• Local school district board members for Stockbridge, Pinckney, or Fowlerville school districts (depending on your address)
• Township trustee (partial term)

WATERLOO TOWNSHIP

Mail-in ballots sent out by the township:  All ballots have been mailed to those who signed up for mail-in voting prior to Oct. 24.

Early in-person voting: Blackman Township Hall (1990 W. Parnall Rd., Jackson). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Oct. 24. Early voting ends Nov. 1.

Ballot Dropbox: One dropbox located at Waterloo Township Offices, 9773 Mt. Hope Road

Voting on election day: WaterlooTownship Hall, 9773 Mt. Hope Road , 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local ballot initiatives: In addition, Waterloo Township’s ballot includes the following local items:

• Jackson College Board of Trustees Member
• Local school district board members for Chelsea, East Jackson, Grass Lake, and Stockbridge school districts (depending on your address)
• County Proposal regarding a Central Dispatch Proposition for 9-1-1 System Funding